In Chinese medicine, the fall season is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine meridians and organs – think taking in what you need and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM offers some simple diet and lifestyle guidance following TCM principles for this transitional time of year.
You’ve booked a new patient visit and are excited to begin treatment but you’ve never had acupuncture before and aren’t sure how to prepare. Or, maybe you’re several sessions into your treatment plan and wondering if you could be doing anything differently to benefit your care.
Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM offers her tips on what to do before, during, and after acupuncture treatment so you arrive prepared and leave with self-assurance that you’re extending the benefits of your treatment long after your visit.
Flushed face? Damp clothing? Feeling ready to strip down into your skivvies?
It’s hot in here — and no, we’re not talking about the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve been having in the PNW over the past few weeks. For many perimenopausal and menopausal people, it’s actually just… you! Well, you and one of the most commonly reported (and uncomfortable!) symptoms folks in these demographics wish to rid themselves of: HOT FLASHES. The good news is: acupuncture helps!
Acupuncture is a wonderful tool to use throughout pregnancy, from pre-conception through labor preparation and the postpartum period. Read on for 5 benefits of regular acupuncture treatments.At Turning Pointe Acupuncture, located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, we specialize in treating all aspects of women’s health - from hormonal balance and fertility, to pre-natal and postpartum care, to menopausal symptom relief. Acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine, along with dietary and lifestyle advice from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, help to regulate hormones, restore a balanced cycle and improve quality of life.
Set up an appointment to get started on a tailored treatment plan to address symptoms such as irregular and/or painful periods, PMS and PMDD, infertility, pre-natal or postpartum depression, hot flashes and night sweats, unexplained weight gain or pelvic pain. We also provide complementary care for those going through all forms of fertility treatments, from IUI to IVF and embryo transfer.
